A box truck driver was seriously injured and airlifted to a trauma center following a multi-vehicle crash on the northbound Interstate 15 Freeway near Bear Valley Road in Victorville on Tuesday afternoon, April 15, 2025.
According to the California Highway Patrol, the crash was reported at approximately 2:59 p.m. and involved a white box truck from “Currency Ambitious Trucking,” a Schneider semi-truck, and a white Chevy pickup.
The box truck sustained severe cab damage, trapping the male driver inside. Victorville Fire Department crews conducted a complex extrication and freed the driver at around 3:50 p.m. He was classified as an “immediate” patient and airlifted from the freeway by Mercy Air.
The white Chevy pickup was found in a drainage ditch along the freeway shoulder with significant rear-end and windshield damage. The driver of that vehicle was treated as a “delayed” patient. The Schneider semi-truck driver was not injured, although the trailer was damaged at the rear.
The CHP is investigating the cause of the collision.
Don’t Know What To Do After An Accident?
Your safety and rights depend on what you do next after an accident. Remember the following steps if you find yourself in one:
- Check yourself for any injuries.
- Stay on the scene, call 9-1-1, and wait for emergency responders.
- Move your vehicle to the road shoulder if safe; turn on hazard lights.
- Fully cooperate with law enforcement and stay until cleared to leave.
- Document the scene and injuries with photos and videos.
- Seek immediate medical attention.
- Contact your insurance company and find a personal injury lawyer for legal advice.
What A Lawyer Can Do For You
Many victims put off calling a lawyer even if they sustain injuries after an accident. However, lawyers can help you in many ways. They can provide you with police reports, CCTV footage, and witness statements to strengthen your case. Your attorney will also negotiate with insurance companies to get you fair compensation. The best part is that they will do all of these things for you at no upfront cost. So if you’re injured in an accident, hire a personal injury attorney to recover medical bills, car repair costs, lost wages, and pain and suffering.